DAY 1 – Session I: The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 1994 Agreement
Presentation | Legal regime governing the exploitation of resources and preservation of the marine environment Ms. Alice Hicuburundi, Director, United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) (remote)
Presentation | Content and achievements of UNCLOS and its significance for African States Prof. Edwin Egede, Professor of International Law & International Relations, Cardiff University
Presentation | The outer limit of the continental shelf in Africa: present situation and prospects Judge Maurice Kamga, International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) (remote)
Presentation | The maritime delimitation of Nigeria: a case study Mr. Nurudeen Mustafa Abba, Acting Director of the Maritime Boundaries Department, National Boundary Commission, Nigeria
Presentation | The International Seabed Authority: structure and decision-making Mr. Michael W. Lodge, Secretary-General, ISA
Presentation | The mechanism of ‘reserved areas’: overview and practical implications Prof. Pedro Madureira, Legal and Technical Commission, ISA, Portugal
DAY 1 – Session II: Increased regional and international cooperation in support of the sustainable development of Africa’s Blue Economy
Presentation | Role of the offshore industry to support the development of national blue economy objectives Dr. Felicia Mogo, Former Director, Marine Environment Management Department, NIMASA, Nigeria
Presentation | Importance of deep seabed exploration to support the development of national blue economy Dr. Aliyu Hamza Danagalan, Assistant Director, National Boundary Commission, Nigeria
DAY 1 – Session III: Prospection, exploration and exploitation on continental shelves and in the Area
Presentation | Legal framework governing offshore activities and role and responsibilities of States in Nigeria: a case study Mrs. Beatrice Jeddy-Agba, Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Justice, Nigeria
Presentation | Mineral resources of the Area and current status of marine mineral technology Prof. Pedro Madureira, Legal and Technical Commission, ISA, Portugal
Presentation | The Legal framework for activities in the Area: transitioning from exploration to exploitation Mrs. Talatu Akindolire, Legal Officer, ISA
Presentation | Role and responsibilities of sponsoring States Mrs. Talatu Akindolire, Legal Officer, ISA
Presentation | Contribution of the African Group to the development of ISA’s Mining Code Mrs. Khalilah Hackman, Coordinator of the African Group to ISA (remote)
Presentation | Role of ISA in ensuring the equitable sharing of financial and other economic benefits from DSM Mr. Michael Lodge, Secretary-General,ISA
Presentation | Independent operation of the Enterprise: perspectives and challenges Mr. Eden Charles, Special Envoy of the ISA Secretary-General for the Enterprise (remote)
DAY 2 – Session IV: Environmental Management of deep-seabed mineral resources
Presentation | Legal obligations to protect the marine environment and the precautionary approach Dr. Marie Bourrel-McKinnon, Chief of Staff and Head of Strategic Planning Unit, ISA
Presentation | Environmental obligations in DSM context: perspective of a contractor Dr. Samantha Smith, Head of Sustainability and External Relations, GSR (remote)
Presentation | Effective protection of the marine environment from activities in the Area Dr. Wanfei Qiu, Programme Manager (Environnent), ISA (remote)
DAY 2 – Session V: Management and dissemination of geological, mineral and environmental information
Presentation | Legal regime governing the conduct of marine scientific research in the Area Dr. Marie Bourrel-McKinnon, Chief of Staff and Head of Strategic Planning Unit, ISA
Presentation | Geological, mineral and environmental data as a critical tool to inform decision-making processes, investments and government of mineral activities in the Area Prof. Théophile Ndougsa Mbarga, Legal and Technical Commission, ISA, Cameroon (remote)
DAY 3 – Session VI: Enabling conditions for capacity-building opportunities for African States
Presentation | The contribution of ISA in building the capacity of African States Dr. Marie Bourrel-McKinnon, Chief of Staff and Head of Strategic Planning Unit
Perspective of ISA trainees:
Presentation | Mr. Godwin Dimike, Geologist, National Boundary Commission
Presentation | Dr. Samuel Popoola Olatunde, Principal Research Officer/Marine Geochemist, Nigerian Institute for Oceanography
Presentation | Ms. Olayemi Kassim, Senior Researcher, Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research